Cruise Control Switch: Service and Repair

Cruise Control Release Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel left lower closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Disconnect the cruise brake switch connector.




4. Rotate the cruise brake switch counterclockwise and remove the cruise brake switch from the switch retainer.

Important: Depressing the brake pedal will allow easier access of the retainer locking tabs.


5. Gently compress the locking tabs on the cruise brake retainer and remove the switch retainer from the brake pedal assembly.

Installation Procedure

Important: Ensure that the indexing arrow is facing to the right and the ears on the retainer are fully extended on the back side of the bracket to prevent the retainer from being pushed out.





1. Install the cruise brake switch retainer into the upper hole of the brake pedal assembly with the retainer arrow pointing in the 3 o'clock position.

Important: Do not depress the brake pedal assembly during the cruise brake switch installation. Depressing the brake pedal during the cruise brake switch installation will cause a brake drag condition.





2. Install the cruise brake switch.

* Position the switch into the retainer with the electrical connector index notch pointing to the 1 o'clock position.
* Slide the switch in the retainer until the plunger is fully depressed into the barrel.
* Rotate the switch clockwise until the travel stop has been reached, approximately 60 degrees.
* Inspect the cruise brake switch to ensure the switch is properly locked into the switch retainer with the cruise brake switch electrical connector index notch pointing to the 3 o'clock position.




3. Connect the cruise brake switch harness connector.
4. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the instrument panel left lower closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
6. Use the scan tool to monitor CRUISE BRAKE SWITCH in the engine control module (ECM) General Information data table, while depressing and releasing the brake pedal. Verify the APPLIED and RELEASED states read correctly.